If the Minimum Wage Is Set Below the Equilibrium Market

question 21

Multiple Choice

If the minimum wage is set below the equilibrium market wage, it:

• A) increases unemployment.
• B) is effective and reduces unemployment.
• C) equals the black market wage.
• D) is lower than firms are willing to pay for labor.
• E) None of these answers is correct.

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